China
‘Am I that scary?’: Tiananmen Mother, 88, marks son’s death, still faces surveillance
Zhang Xianling seeks justice for the killing of her son as she prepares for the 36th anniversary of 1989 massacre.
Myanmar
Rohingya groups condemn ‘global neglect’ after 427 refugees feared drowned at sea
UN says two boats carrying Rohingya from Bangladesh camps sank off Myanmar this month and just 87 people survived.
China
Chinese students face uncertain future as US imposes visa crackdown
China says the U.S. is using national security as a pretext to “aggressively” revoke visas of Chinese students.
Tibet
Tibetan resistance veterans offer legacy of unity, defiance in their twilight years
A handful of former warriors, as old as 100, share stories of a vital chapter in modern Tibetan history.
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China
Man jumps barricade at Tiananmen Square flag-raising ceremony
The unidentified man is tackled by guards and hauled away in Beijing, video shows. The man’s motive is unclear.
Vietnam
Vietnam communist party budget is the elephant in the room as To Lam cuts costs
Even as the general secretary slashes bureaucracy, there’s little sign of him taking an ax to the ruling party.
Tibet
Tibetans evicted then reinstated after protest at US-China women’s soccer match
China’s team demanded removal of Tibetan activists from stadium, but spectators chanted for them to be allowed back
Vietnam
VietJet Air asks government to go after its online critics
Hanoi mayor orders authorities to investigate Facebookers who spread ‘false information’ about the budget airline.
China
Relatives of exiled Hong Kong actor-turned-activist questioned
Cousins of Canada-based Joe Tay are the latest family of wanted activists to be detained in the city.
China
China replaces its top official in Hong Kong
Zheng Yanxiong was a symbol of Beijing’s tough approach to suppressing the pro-democracy movement.
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